Player of the Match Geraghty credits Galway's grit in ending 22-year wait August 03, 2026Galway's Kate Geraghty celebrates with the Brendan Martin Cup on top of Aoife Ní Ruairc's shoulders after the win over Kerry at Croke Park ©INPHO/Ben Brady Galway's Kate Geraghty celebrates with the Brendan Martin Cup on top of Aoife Ní Ruairc's shoulders after the win over Kerry at Croke Park ©INPHO/Ben BradyGalway captain Kate Geraghty pointed to the “individual battles” won by the Tribeswomen in yesterday’s All-Ireland ladies senior football championship final. Daniel Moynihan’s side edged Kerry by 2-7 to 0-12 at Croke Park to claim their county’s first Brendan Martin Cup success in 22 long years. Named Player of the Match afterwards, Geraghty described to TG4 the feeling of joy for her and her team after finally getting over the line to All-Ireland senior glory. “Our management team has been fantastic, and they’ve really put everything in place for us to win here today. All of our individual battles were so important, and I think we have such great man-markers in our defence and that really helped.